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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 691.40 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 691.40 and 335.43 is: 462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 691.40 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/691.40 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 691.40 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 231,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,917.14/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.96

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