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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.98, 690.96 and 326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.98, 690.96 and 326.02 is: 449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.98 : 690.96 = 326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.98/690.96 = 326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.98x = 690.96 × 326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.98x = 225,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,266.78/500.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.65

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