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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.38, 689.82 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.38, 689.82 and 334.23 is: 460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.38 : 689.82 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.38/689.82 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.38x = 689.82 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.38x = 230,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,554.70/500.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.76

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