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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.89, 696.84 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.89, 696.84 and 329.93 is: 455.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.89 : 696.84 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.89/696.84 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.89x = 696.84 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.89x = 229,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,908.42/504.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.36

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