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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 691.95 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 691.95 and 326.50 is: 450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 691.95 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/691.95 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 691.95 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 225,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,921.68/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.89

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