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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.64, 697.62 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.64, 697.62 and 331.10 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.64 : 697.62 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.64/697.62 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.64x = 697.62 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.64x = 230,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,981.98/505.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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