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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.78, 699.82 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.78, 699.82 and 332.54 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.78 : 699.82 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.78/699.82 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.78x = 699.82 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.78x = 232,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,718.14/506.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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