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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.96, 697.32 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.96, 697.32 and 330.72 is: 456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.96 : 697.32 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.96/697.32 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.96x = 697.32 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.96x = 230,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,617.67/504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.70

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