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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 697.29 and 328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 697.29 and 328.17 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 697.29 = 328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/697.29 = 328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 697.29 × 328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 228,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,829.66/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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