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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.69, 698.00 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.69, 698.00 and 331.04 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.69 : 698.00 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.69/698.00 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.69x = 698.00 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.69x = 231,066.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,066.01/505.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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