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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.82, 698.14 and 331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.82, 698.14 and 331.06 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.82 : 698.14 = 331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.82/698.14 = 331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.82x = 698.14 × 331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.82x = 231,126.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,126.23/505.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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