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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.12, 690.24 and 325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.12, 690.24 and 325.84 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.12 : 690.24 = 325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.12/690.24 = 325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.12x = 690.24 × 325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.12x = 224,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,907.80/500.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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