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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.56, 690.38 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.56, 690.38 and 461.28 is: 636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.56 : 690.38 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.56/690.38 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.56x = 690.38 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.56x = 318,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,458.49/500.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.20

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