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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 690.44 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 690.44 and 290.62 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 690.44 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/690.44 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 690.44 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 200,655.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,655.67/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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