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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.27, 698.46 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.27, 698.46 and 331.71 is: 457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.27 : 698.46 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.27/698.46 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.27x = 698.46 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.27x = 231,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,686.17/506.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.63

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