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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.23, 689.98 and 325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.23, 689.98 and 325.57 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.23 : 689.98 = 325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.23/689.98 = 325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.23x = 689.98 × 325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.23x = 224,636.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,636.79/500.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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