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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.48, 694.78 and 328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.48, 694.78 and 328.79 is: 453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.48 : 694.78 = 328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.48/694.78 = 328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.48x = 694.78 × 328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.48x = 228,437.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,437.63/503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.72

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