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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.16, 697.14 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.16, 697.14 and 328.16 is: 452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.16 : 697.14 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.16/697.14 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.16x = 697.14 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.16x = 228,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,773.46/505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.87

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