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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.71, 690.92 and 326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.71, 690.92 and 326.29 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.71 : 690.92 = 326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.71/690.92 = 326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.71x = 690.92 × 326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.71x = 225,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,438.66/500.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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