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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.75, 703.46 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.75, 703.46 and 335.41 is: 462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.75 : 703.46 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.75/703.46 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.75x = 703.46 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.75x = 235,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,947.52/509.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.87

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