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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.73, 698.01 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.73, 698.01 and 328.68 is: 453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.73 : 698.01 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.73/698.01 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.73x = 698.01 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.73x = 229,421.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,421.93/505.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.65

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