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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.38, 689.38 and 469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.38, 689.38 and 469.06 is: 646.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.38 : 689.38 = 469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.38/689.38 = 469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.38x = 689.38 × 469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.38x = 323,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,357.69/500.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.23

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