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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 700.62 and 472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 700.62 and 472.04 is: 649.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 700.62 = 472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/700.62 = 472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 700.62 × 472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 330,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,717.16/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.99

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