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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.34, 699.02 and 329.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.34, 699.02 and 329.49 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.34 : 699.02 = 329.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.34/699.02 = 329.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.34x = 699.02 × 329.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.34x = 230,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,320.10/506.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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