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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.26, 695.74 and 329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.26, 695.74 and 329.56 is: 454.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.26 : 695.74 = 329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.26/695.74 = 329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.26x = 695.74 × 329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.26x = 229,288.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,288.07/504.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.70

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