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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.04, 690.93 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.04, 690.93 and 451.44 is: 623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.04 : 690.93 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.04/690.93 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.04x = 690.93 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.04x = 311,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,913.44/500.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.78

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