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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.44, 693.48 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.44, 693.48 and 325.32 is: 449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.44 : 693.48 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.44/693.48 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.44x = 693.48 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.44x = 225,602.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,602.91/502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.01

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