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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.42, 690.72 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.42, 690.72 and 325.82 is: 449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.42 : 690.72 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.42/690.72 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.42x = 690.72 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.42x = 225,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,050.39/500.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.72

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