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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.79, 693.86 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.79, 693.86 and 328.04 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.79 : 693.86 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.79/693.86 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.79x = 693.86 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.79x = 227,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,608.72/502.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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