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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.49, 701.64 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.49, 701.64 and 298.65 is: 412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.49 : 701.64 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.49/701.64 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.49x = 701.64 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.49x = 209,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,544.79/508.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.09

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