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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.80, 698.22 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.80, 698.22 and 331.44 is: 457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.80 : 698.22 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.80/698.22 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.80x = 698.22 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.80x = 231,418.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,418.04/505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.53

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