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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.89, 698.31 and 340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.89, 698.31 and 340.25 is: 469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.89 : 698.31 = 340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.89/698.31 = 340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.89x = 698.31 × 340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.89x = 237,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,596.49/505.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.66

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