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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.98, 702.56 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.98, 702.56 and 322.78 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.98 : 702.56 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.98/702.56 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.98x = 702.56 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.98x = 226,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,772.32/508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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