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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.46, 694.71 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.46, 694.71 and 329.04 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.46 : 694.71 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.46/694.71 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.46x = 694.71 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.46x = 228,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,587.38/503.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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