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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.96, 703.68 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.96, 703.68 and 332.84 is: 459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.96 : 703.68 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.96/703.68 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.96x = 703.68 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.96x = 234,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,212.85/509.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.28

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