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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.98, 695.64 and 329.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.98, 695.64 and 329.35 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.98 : 695.64 = 329.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.98/695.64 = 329.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.98x = 695.64 × 329.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.98x = 229,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,109.03/503.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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