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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.29, 690.69 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.29, 690.69 and 335.05 is: 462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.29 : 690.69 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.29/690.69 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.29x = 690.69 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.29x = 231,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,415.92/500.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.56

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