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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.12, 694.69 and 328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.12, 694.69 and 328.70 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.12 : 694.69 = 328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.12/694.69 = 328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.12x = 694.69 × 328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.12x = 228,340.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,340.31/503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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