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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.85, 694.63 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.85, 694.63 and 326.49 is: 450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.85 : 694.63 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.85/694.63 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.85x = 694.63 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.85x = 226,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,788.12/503.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.11

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