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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.84, 691.44 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.84, 691.44 and 335.28 is: 462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.84 : 691.44 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.84/691.44 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.84x = 691.44 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.84x = 231,826.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,826.00/500.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.87

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