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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 701.94 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 701.94 and 329.34 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 701.94 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/701.94 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 701.94 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 231,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,176.92/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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