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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 696.99 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 696.99 and 330.72 is: 456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 696.99 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/696.99 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 696.99 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 230,508.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,508.53/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.45

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