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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.89, 693.83 and 325.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.89, 693.83 and 325.99 is: 449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.89 : 693.83 = 325.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.89/693.83 = 325.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.89x = 693.83 × 325.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.89x = 226,178.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,178.89/502.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.76

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