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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 697.98 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.36, 697.98 and 331.48 is: 457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.36 : 697.98 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.36/697.98 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.36x = 697.98 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.36x = 231,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,366.41/505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.82

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