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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.48, 700.10 and 433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.48, 700.10 and 433.66 is: 597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.48 : 700.10 = 433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.48/700.10 = 433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.48x = 700.10 × 433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.48x = 303,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,605.37/508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.08

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