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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.70, 692.06 and 324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.70, 692.06 and 324.52 is: 447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.70 : 692.06 = 324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.70/692.06 = 324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.70x = 692.06 × 324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.70x = 224,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,587.31/501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.65

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