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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.97, 702.02 and 431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.97, 702.02 and 431.01 is: 594.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.97 : 702.02 = 431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.97/702.02 = 431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.97x = 702.02 × 431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.97x = 302,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,575.49/508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.49

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