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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.08, 690.06 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.08, 690.06 and 334.48 is: 461.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.08 : 690.06 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.08/690.06 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.08x = 690.06 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.08x = 230,811.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,811.27/500.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.55

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