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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 691.35 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 691.35 and 326.22 is: 450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 691.35 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/691.35 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 691.35 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 225,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,532.20/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.22

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