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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 694.06 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 694.06 and 328.12 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 694.06 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/694.06 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 694.06 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 227,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,734.97/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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