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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.10, 693.95 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.10, 693.95 and 325.89 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.10 : 693.95 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.10/693.95 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.10x = 693.95 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.10x = 226,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,149.74/503.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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