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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.48, 761.81 and 436.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.48, 761.81 and 436.03 is: 653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.48 : 761.81 = 436.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.48/761.81 = 436.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.48x = 761.81 × 436.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.48x = 332,172.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,172.21/508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.27

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