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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 702.96 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 702.96 and 469.92 is: 649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 702.96 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/702.96 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 702.96 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 330,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,334.96/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.24

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