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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 697.04 and 330.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 697.04 and 330.58 is: 456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 697.04 = 330.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/697.04 = 330.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 697.04 × 330.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 230,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,427.48/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.29

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