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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.74, 699.69 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.74, 699.69 and 332.32 is: 458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.74 : 699.69 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.74/699.69 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.74x = 699.69 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.74x = 232,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,520.98/506.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.86

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