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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.76, 697.48 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.76, 697.48 and 328.53 is: 453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.76 : 697.48 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.76/697.48 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.76x = 697.48 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.76x = 229,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,142.28/505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.07

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