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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.48, 694.59 and 326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.48, 694.59 and 326.39 is: 450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.48 : 694.59 = 326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.48/694.59 = 326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.48x = 694.59 × 326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.48x = 226,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,707.23/503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.28

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