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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.52, 697.70 and 330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.52, 697.70 and 330.86 is: 456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.52 : 697.70 = 330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.52/697.70 = 330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.52x = 697.70 × 330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.52x = 230,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,841.02/505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.64

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