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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.19, 691.95 and 324.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.19, 691.95 and 324.31 is: 447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.19 : 691.95 = 324.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.19/691.95 = 324.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.19x = 691.95 × 324.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.19x = 224,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,406.30/501.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.75

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