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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.80, 695.02 and 326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.80, 695.02 and 326.45 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.80 : 695.02 = 326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.80/695.02 = 326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.80x = 695.02 × 326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.80x = 226,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,889.28/503.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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