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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.81, 690.47 and 334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.81, 690.47 and 334.90 is: 461.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.81 : 690.47 = 334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.81/690.47 = 334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.81x = 690.47 × 334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.81x = 231,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,234.95/500.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.72

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