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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.75, 701.13 and 469.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.75, 701.13 and 469.54 is: 647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.75 : 701.13 = 469.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.75/701.13 = 469.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.75x = 701.13 × 469.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.75x = 329,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,208.58/508.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.09

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