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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.98, 696.90 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.98, 696.90 and 330.63 is: 456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.98 : 696.90 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.98/696.90 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.98x = 696.90 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.98x = 230,418.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,418.59/504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.29

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