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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.80, 693.94 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.80, 693.94 and 328.64 is: 453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.80 : 693.94 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.80/693.94 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.80x = 693.94 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.80x = 228,056.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,056.44/502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.57

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