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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.78, 702.03 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.78, 702.03 and 331.66 is: 457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.78 : 702.03 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.78/702.03 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.78x = 702.03 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.78x = 232,835.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,835.27/508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.63

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