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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.69, 691.06 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.69, 691.06 and 335.18 is: 462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.69 : 691.06 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.69/691.06 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.69x = 691.06 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.69x = 231,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,629.49/500.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.62

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