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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.02, 689.64 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.02, 689.64 and 444.06 is: 612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.02 : 689.64 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.02/689.64 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.02x = 689.64 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.02x = 306,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,241.54/500.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.46

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