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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.96, 694.32 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.96, 694.32 and 328.60 is: 453.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.96 : 694.32 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.96/694.32 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.96x = 694.32 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.96x = 228,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,153.55/502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.62

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