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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.98, 694.26 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.98, 694.26 and 328.35 is: 453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.98 : 694.26 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.98/694.26 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.98x = 694.26 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.98x = 227,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,960.27/502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.22

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