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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.79, 699.67 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.79, 699.67 and 332.44 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.79 : 699.67 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.79/699.67 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.79x = 699.67 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.79x = 232,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,598.27/506.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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