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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.54, 691.80 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.54, 691.80 and 326.82 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.54 : 691.80 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.54/691.80 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.54x = 691.80 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.54x = 226,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,094.08/501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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