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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.96, 690.90 and 422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.96, 690.90 and 422.66 is: 582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.96 : 690.90 = 422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.96/690.90 = 422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.96x = 690.90 × 422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.96x = 292,015.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,015.79/500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.91

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