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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.65, 697.56 and 328.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.65, 697.56 and 328.65 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.65 : 697.56 = 328.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.65/697.56 = 328.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.65x = 697.56 × 328.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.65x = 229,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,253.09/505.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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