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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.61, 691.91 and 324.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.61, 691.91 and 324.51 is: 447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.61 : 691.91 = 324.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.61/691.91 = 324.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.61x = 691.91 × 324.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.61x = 224,528.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,528.25/501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.62

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