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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.78, 697.05 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.78, 697.05 and 330.54 is: 456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.78 : 697.05 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.78/697.05 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.78x = 697.05 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.78x = 230,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,402.91/504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.44

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