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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.09, 690.77 and 324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.09, 690.77 and 324.04 is: 446.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.09 : 690.77 = 324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.09/690.77 = 324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.09x = 690.77 × 324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.09x = 223,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,832.04/501.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.69

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