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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.70, 700.80 and 421.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.70, 700.80 and 421.22 is: 580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.70 : 700.80 = 421.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.70/700.80 = 421.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.70x = 700.80 × 421.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.70x = 295,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,190.98/508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.28

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