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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.40, 698.72 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.40, 698.72 and 329.28 is: 454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.40 : 698.72 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.40/698.72 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.40x = 698.72 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.40x = 230,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,072.88/506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.33

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