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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.28, 698.72 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.28, 698.72 and 331.56 is: 457.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.28 : 698.72 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.28/698.72 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.28x = 698.72 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.28x = 231,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,667.60/506.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.59

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