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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 693.60 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 693.60 and 325.68 is: 449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 693.60 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/693.60 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 693.60 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 225,891.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,891.65/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.14

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