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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.88, 694.32 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.88, 694.32 and 328.48 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.88 : 694.32 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.88/694.32 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.88x = 694.32 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.88x = 228,070.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,070.23/502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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