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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.44, 690.49 and 406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.44, 690.49 and 406.48 is: 560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.44 : 690.49 = 406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.44/690.49 = 406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.44x = 690.49 × 406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.44x = 280,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,670.38/500.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.85

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