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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 697.14 and 328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 697.14 and 328.29 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 697.14 = 328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/697.14 = 328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 697.14 × 328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 228,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,865.40/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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