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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 691.01 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 691.01 and 326.52 is: 450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 691.01 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/691.01 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 691.01 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 225,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,628.59/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.65

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