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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.30, 697.50 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.30, 697.50 and 443.80 is: 612.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.30 : 697.50 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.30/697.50 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.30x = 697.50 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.30x = 309,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,550.50/505.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.61

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