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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.96, 696.85 and 327.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.96, 696.85 and 327.99 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.96 : 696.85 = 327.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.96/696.85 = 327.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.96x = 696.85 × 327.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.96x = 228,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,559.83/504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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