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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.34, 694.62 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.34, 694.62 and 328.69 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.34 : 694.62 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.34/694.62 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.34x = 694.62 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.34x = 228,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,311.68/503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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