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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.73, 699.39 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.73, 699.39 and 329.68 is: 455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.73 : 699.39 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.73/699.39 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.73x = 699.39 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.73x = 230,574.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,574.90/506.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.03

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