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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.68, 694.94 and 326.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.68, 694.94 and 326.65 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.68 : 694.94 = 326.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.68/694.94 = 326.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.68x = 694.94 × 326.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.68x = 226,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,999.74/503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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