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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 700.47 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 700.47 and 330.54 is: 456.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 700.47 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/700.47 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 700.47 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 231,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,533.35/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.39

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