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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.91, 763.49 and 289.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.91, 763.49 and 289.87 is: 434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.91 : 763.49 = 289.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.91/763.49 = 289.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.91x = 763.49 × 289.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.91x = 221,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,311.66/508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.88

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