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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.46, 696.36 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.46, 696.36 and 327.48 is: 452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.46 : 696.36 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.46/696.36 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.46x = 696.36 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.46x = 228,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,043.97/504.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.06

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