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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.93, 699.59 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.93, 699.59 and 332.45 is: 458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.93 : 699.59 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.93/699.59 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.93x = 699.59 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.93x = 232,577.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,577.03/506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.80

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