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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.88, 690.53 and 470.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.88, 690.53 and 470.81 is: 649.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.88 : 690.53 = 470.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.88/690.53 = 470.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.88x = 690.53 × 470.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.88x = 325,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,107.80/500.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.07

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