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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 697.45 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 697.45 and 348.05 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 697.45 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/697.45 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 697.45 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 242,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,747.47/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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