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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.90, 693.86 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.90, 693.86 and 328.12 is: 452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.90 : 693.86 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.90/693.86 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.90x = 693.86 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.90x = 227,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,669.34/502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.71

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