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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.95, 701.82 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.95, 701.82 and 469.26 is: 647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.95 : 701.82 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.95/701.82 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.95x = 701.82 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.95x = 329,336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,336.05/508.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.09

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