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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.67, 701.70 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.67, 701.70 and 351.45 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.67 : 701.70 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.67/701.70 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.67x = 701.70 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.67x = 246,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,612.47/508.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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