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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.31, 691.02 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.31, 691.02 and 334.26 is: 461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.31 : 691.02 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.31/691.02 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.31x = 691.02 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.31x = 230,980.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,980.35/500.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.67

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