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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 691.14 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 691.14 and 323.92 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 691.14 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/691.14 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 691.14 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 223,874.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,874.07/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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