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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.48, 703.38 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.48, 703.38 and 335.13 is: 462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.48 : 703.38 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.48/703.38 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.48x = 703.38 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.48x = 235,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,723.74/509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.68

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