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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.45, 699.96 and 320.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.45, 699.96 and 320.79 is: 442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.45 : 699.96 = 320.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.45/699.96 = 320.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.45x = 699.96 × 320.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.45x = 224,540.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,540.17/507.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.49

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