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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.86, 696.33 and 330.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.86, 696.33 and 330.23 is: 455.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.86 : 696.33 = 330.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.86/696.33 = 330.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.86x = 696.33 × 330.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.86x = 229,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,950.80/504.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.48

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