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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.14, 696.80 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.14, 696.80 and 330.48 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.14 : 696.80 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.14/696.80 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.14x = 696.80 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.14x = 230,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,279.29/505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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