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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.74, 690.72 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.74, 690.72 and 326.08 is: 449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.74 : 690.72 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.74/690.72 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.74x = 690.72 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.74x = 225,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,229.98/500.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.79

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