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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 689.98 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 689.98 and 334.74 is: 461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 689.98 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/689.98 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 689.98 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 230,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,960.48/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.38

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