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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.19, 691.79 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.19, 691.79 and 326.53 is: 450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.19 : 691.79 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.19/691.79 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.19x = 691.79 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.19x = 225,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,891.26/501.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.71

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