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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.67, 700.68 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.67, 700.68 and 330.68 is: 456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.67 : 700.68 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.67/700.68 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.67x = 700.68 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.67x = 231,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,703.85/507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.41

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