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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 504.47 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 504.47 and 328.46 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 504.47 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/504.47 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 504.47 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 165,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,696.51/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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