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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.96, 702.30 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.96, 702.30 and 331.84 is: 457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.96 : 702.30 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.96/702.30 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.96x = 702.30 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.96x = 233,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,051.23/508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.90

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