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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.99, 698.66 and 331.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.99, 698.66 and 331.57 is: 457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.99 : 698.66 = 331.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.99/698.66 = 331.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.99x = 698.66 × 331.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.99x = 231,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,654.70/505.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.82

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