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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 693 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 693 and 325.22 is: 448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 693 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/693 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 693 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 225,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,377.46/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.99

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