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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.85, 690.93 and 454.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.85, 690.93 and 454.07 is: 626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.85 : 690.93 = 454.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.85/690.93 = 454.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.85x = 690.93 × 454.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.85x = 313,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,732.31/500.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.40

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