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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.89, 695.46 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.89, 695.46 and 328.93 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.89 : 695.46 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.89/695.46 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.89x = 695.46 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.89x = 228,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,757.66/503.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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