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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.94, 702.02 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.94, 702.02 and 334.30 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.94 : 702.02 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.94/702.02 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.94x = 702.02 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.94x = 234,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,680.10/508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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