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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.98, 699.60 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.98, 699.60 and 332.56 is: 458.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.98 : 699.60 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.98/699.60 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.98x = 699.60 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.98x = 232,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,658.98/506.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.91

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