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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.17, 691.73 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.17, 691.73 and 335.45 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.17 : 691.73 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.17/691.73 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.17x = 691.73 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.17x = 232,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,035.69/501.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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