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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 702.17 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 702.17 and 322.22 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 702.17 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/702.17 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 702.17 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 226,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,252.60/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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