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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.43, 690.48 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.43, 690.48 and 334.38 is: 461.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.43 : 690.48 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.43/690.48 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.43x = 690.48 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.43x = 230,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,882.70/500.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.37

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