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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.67, 692.31 and 326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.67, 692.31 and 326.71 is: 450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.67 : 692.31 = 326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.67/692.31 = 326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.67x = 692.31 × 326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.67x = 226,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,184.60/501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.86

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