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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.31, 697.01 and 422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.31, 697.01 and 422.82 is: 583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.31 : 697.01 = 422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.31/697.01 = 422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.31x = 697.01 × 422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.31x = 294,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,707.65/505.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.23

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