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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 700.62 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 700.62 and 330.60 is: 455.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 700.62 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/700.62 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 700.62 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 231,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,624.97/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.97

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