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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.86, 697.65 and 331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.86, 697.65 and 331.26 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.86 : 697.65 = 331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.86/697.65 = 331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.86x = 697.65 × 331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.86x = 231,103.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,103.54/505.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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