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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.22, 691.68 and 459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.22, 691.68 and 459.94 is: 634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.22 : 691.68 = 459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.22/691.68 = 459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.22x = 691.68 × 459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.22x = 318,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,131.30/501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.71

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