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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 691.08 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 691.08 and 461.64 is: 636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 691.08 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/691.08 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 691.08 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 319,030.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,030.17/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.86

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