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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.91, 702.03 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.91, 702.03 and 322.26 is: 444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.91 : 702.03 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.91/702.03 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.91x = 702.03 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.91x = 226,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,234.76/508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.55

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