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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 693.39 and 325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 693.39 and 325.59 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 693.39 = 325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/693.39 = 325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 693.39 × 325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 225,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,760.85/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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