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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.97, 691.16 and 426.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.97, 691.16 and 426.54 is: 588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.97 : 691.16 = 426.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.97/691.16 = 426.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.97x = 691.16 × 426.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.97x = 294,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,805.25/500.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.47

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