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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.77, 694.89 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.77, 694.89 and 326.66 is: 450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.77 : 694.89 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.77/694.89 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.77x = 694.89 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.77x = 226,992.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,992.77/503.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.59

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