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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 697.66 and 330.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 697.66 and 330.99 is: 456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 697.66 = 330.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/697.66 = 330.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 697.66 × 330.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 230,918.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,918.48/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.96

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