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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 690.84 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 690.84 and 323.68 is: 446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 690.84 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/690.84 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 690.84 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 223,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,611.09/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.38

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