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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 702 and 467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 702 and 467.15 is: 644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 702 = 467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/702 = 467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 702 × 467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 327,935.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,935.79/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.68

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