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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.12, 689.98 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.12, 689.98 and 334.28 is: 461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.12 : 689.98 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.12/689.98 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.12x = 689.98 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.12x = 230,646.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,646.51/500.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.18

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