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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.46, 699.68 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.46, 699.68 and 332.50 is: 458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.46 : 699.68 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.46/699.68 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.46x = 699.68 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.46x = 232,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,643.60/507.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.45

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