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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.69, 694.68 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.69, 694.68 and 326.63 is: 450.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.69 : 694.68 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.69/694.68 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.69x = 694.68 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.69x = 226,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,903.84/503.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.49

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