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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.01, 690.35 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.01, 690.35 and 325.65 is: 449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.01 : 690.35 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.01/690.35 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.01x = 690.35 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.01x = 224,810.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,810.85/500.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.61

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