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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.99, 704.07 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.99, 704.07 and 335.64 is: 463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.99 : 704.07 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.99/704.07 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.99x = 704.07 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.99x = 236,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,314.05/509.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.37

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