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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.04, 696.76 and 328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.04, 696.76 and 328.21 is: 452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.04 : 696.76 = 328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.04/696.76 = 328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.04x = 696.76 × 328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.04x = 228,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,681.04/505.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.80

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