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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 691.59 and 454.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 691.59 and 454.09 is: 627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 691.59 = 454.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/691.59 = 454.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 691.59 × 454.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 314,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,044.10/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.25

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