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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.48, 698.34 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.48, 698.34 and 350.68 is: 484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.48 : 698.34 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.48/698.34 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.48x = 698.34 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.48x = 244,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,893.87/505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.48

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