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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.82, 698.30 and 340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.82, 698.30 and 340.90 is: 470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.82 : 698.30 = 340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.82/698.30 = 340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.82x = 698.30 × 340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.82x = 238,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,050.47/505.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.62

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