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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.47, 699.57 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.47, 699.57 and 332.51 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.47 : 699.57 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.47/699.57 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.47x = 699.57 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.47x = 232,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,610.52/507.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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