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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.60, 702.26 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.60, 702.26 and 447.16 is: 617.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.60 : 702.26 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.60/702.26 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.60x = 702.26 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.60x = 314,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,022.58/508.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.43

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