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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.46, 690.84 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.46, 690.84 and 323.48 is: 446.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.46 : 690.84 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.46/690.84 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.46x = 690.84 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.46x = 223,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,469.47/500.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.53

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