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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.57, 700.80 and 330.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.57, 700.80 and 330.79 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.57 : 700.80 = 330.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.57/700.80 = 330.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.57x = 700.80 × 330.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.57x = 231,817.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,817.63/507.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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