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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.96, 700.08 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.96, 700.08 and 332.72 is: 459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.96 : 700.08 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.96/700.08 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.96x = 700.08 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.96x = 232,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,930.62/506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.47

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