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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.32, 697.47 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.32, 697.47 and 339.54 is: 468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.32 : 697.47 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.32/697.47 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.32x = 697.47 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.32x = 236,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,818.96/505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.65

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