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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.75, 690.32 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.75, 690.32 and 442.02 is: 609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.75 : 690.32 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.75/690.32 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.75x = 690.32 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.75x = 305,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,138.94/500.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.37

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