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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.48, 702.03 and 312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.48, 702.03 and 312.10 is: 430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.48 : 702.03 = 312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.48/702.03 = 312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.48x = 702.03 × 312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.48x = 219,103.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,103.56/508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.90

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