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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.91, 699.53 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.91, 699.53 and 332.55 is: 458.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.91 : 699.53 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.91/699.53 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.91x = 699.53 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.91x = 232,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,627.04/506.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.91

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