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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.49, 691.67 and 427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.49, 691.67 and 427.59 is: 590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.49 : 691.67 = 427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.49/691.67 = 427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.49x = 691.67 × 427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.49x = 295,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,752.24/500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.93

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