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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.68, 696.63 and 327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.68, 696.63 and 327.33 is: 451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.68 : 696.63 = 327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.68/696.63 = 327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.68x = 696.63 × 327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.68x = 228,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,026.36/504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.82

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