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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.10, 697.04 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.10, 697.04 and 330.44 is: 456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.10 : 697.04 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.10/697.04 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.10x = 697.04 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.10x = 230,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,329.90/505.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.01

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