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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.69, 697.57 and 326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.69, 697.57 and 326.29 is: 450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.69 : 697.57 = 326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.69/697.57 = 326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.69x = 697.57 × 326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.69x = 227,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,607.56/505.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.10

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