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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.63, 697.53 and 328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.63, 697.53 and 328.62 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.63 : 697.53 = 328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.63/697.53 = 328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.63x = 697.53 × 328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.63x = 229,223.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,223.69/505.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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