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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.92, 697.80 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.92, 697.80 and 326.34 is: 450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.92 : 697.80 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.92/697.80 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.92x = 697.80 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.92x = 227,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,720.05/505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.11

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