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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.31, 694.80 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.31, 694.80 and 328.77 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.31 : 694.80 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.31/694.80 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.31x = 694.80 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.31x = 228,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,429.40/503.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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