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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.90, 698.13 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.90, 698.13 and 331.24 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.90 : 698.13 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.90/698.13 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.90x = 698.13 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.90x = 231,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,248.58/505.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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