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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.32, 697.70 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.32, 697.70 and 328.53 is: 453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.32 : 697.70 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.32/697.70 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.32x = 697.70 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.32x = 229,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,215.38/505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.60

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