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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.46, 690.64 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.46, 690.64 and 279.43 is: 385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.46 : 690.64 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.46/690.64 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.46x = 690.64 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.46x = 192,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,985.54/500.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.62

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