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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.98, 702.54 and 341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.98, 702.54 and 341.13 is: 470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.98 : 702.54 = 341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.98/702.54 = 341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.98x = 702.54 × 341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.98x = 239,657.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,657.47/508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.86

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