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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 691.32 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 691.32 and 484.32 is: 668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 691.32 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/691.32 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 691.32 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 334,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,820.10/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.78

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