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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.43, 691.98 and 335.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.43, 691.98 and 335.87 is: 463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.43 : 691.98 = 335.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.43/691.98 = 335.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.43x = 691.98 × 335.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.43x = 232,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,413.28/501.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.50

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