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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.01, 699.23 and 329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.01, 699.23 and 329.91 is: 454.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.01 : 699.23 = 329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.01/699.23 = 329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.01x = 699.23 × 329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.01x = 230,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,681.17/507.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.98

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