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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.98, 702.36 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.98, 702.36 and 334.56 is: 461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.98 : 702.36 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.98/702.36 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.98x = 702.36 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.98x = 234,981.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,981.56/508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.67

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