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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 690.89 and 323.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 690.89 and 323.69 is: 446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 690.89 = 323.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/690.89 = 323.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 690.89 × 323.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 223,629.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,629.11/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.58

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