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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.06, 694.72 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.06, 694.72 and 328.50 is: 453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.06 : 694.72 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.06/694.72 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.06x = 694.72 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.06x = 228,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,215.52/503.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.65

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