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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 697.64 and 328.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 697.64 and 328.49 is: 453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 697.64 = 328.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/697.64 = 328.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 697.64 × 328.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 229,162.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,162.63/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.49

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