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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.01, 698.43 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.01, 698.43 and 329.42 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.01 : 698.43 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.01/698.43 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.01x = 698.43 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.01x = 230,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,074.76/506.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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