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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 690.44 and 445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 690.44 and 445.95 is: 614.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 690.44 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/690.44 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 690.44 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 307,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,899.49/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.97

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