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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.81, 693.87 and 325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.81, 693.87 and 325.84 is: 449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.81 : 693.87 = 325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.81/693.87 = 325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.81x = 693.87 × 325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.81x = 226,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,089.22/502.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.65

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