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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.96, 698.50 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.96, 698.50 and 331.56 is: 457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.96 : 698.50 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.96/698.50 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.96x = 698.50 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.96x = 231,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,594.66/505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.73

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