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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.54, 691.06 and 323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.54, 691.06 and 323.57 is: 446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.54 : 691.06 = 323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.54/691.06 = 323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.54x = 691.06 × 323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.54x = 223,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,606.28/500.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.73

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