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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.60, 690.98 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.60, 690.98 and 325.94 is: 449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.60 : 690.98 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.60/690.98 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.60x = 690.98 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.60x = 225,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,218.02/500.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.90

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