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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.02, 702.80 and 334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.02, 702.80 and 334.66 is: 462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.02 : 702.80 = 334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.02/702.80 = 334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.02x = 702.80 × 334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.02x = 235,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,199.05/509.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.06

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