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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.97, 698.54 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.97, 698.54 and 331.62 is: 457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.97 : 698.54 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.97/698.54 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.97x = 698.54 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.97x = 231,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,647.42/505.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.83

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