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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.94, 702.17 and 322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.94, 702.17 and 322.41 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.94 : 702.17 = 322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.94/702.17 = 322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.94x = 702.17 × 322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.94x = 226,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,382.94/508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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