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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 699.71 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 699.71 and 332.70 is: 459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 699.71 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/699.71 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 699.71 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 232,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,793.52/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.14

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