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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 701.91 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 701.91 and 334.23 is: 460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 701.91 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/701.91 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 701.91 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 234,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,599.38/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.97

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