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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.67, 703.40 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.67, 703.40 and 334.71 is: 461.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.67 : 703.40 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.67/703.40 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.67x = 703.40 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.67x = 235,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,433.34/509.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.93

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