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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.98, 691.42 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.98, 691.42 and 335.19 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.98 : 691.42 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.98/691.42 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.98x = 691.42 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.98x = 231,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,757.12/500.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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