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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.93, 691.32 and 326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.93, 691.32 and 326.78 is: 450.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.93 : 691.32 = 326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.93/691.32 = 326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.93x = 691.32 × 326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.93x = 225,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,909.55/500.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.98

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