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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 696.60 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 696.60 and 330.48 is: 455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 696.60 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/696.60 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 696.60 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 230,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,212.37/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.79

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