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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.57, 690.54 and 334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.57, 690.54 and 334.82 is: 461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.57 : 690.54 = 334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.57/690.54 = 334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.57x = 690.54 × 334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.57x = 231,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,206.60/500.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.89

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