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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.53, 697.95 and 330.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.53, 697.95 and 330.93 is: 456.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.53 : 697.95 = 330.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.53/697.95 = 330.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.53x = 697.95 × 330.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.53x = 230,972.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,972.59/505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.89

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