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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.79, 699.17 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.79, 699.17 and 332.24 is: 458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.79 : 699.17 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.79/699.17 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.79x = 699.17 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.79x = 232,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,287.08/506.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.35

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