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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.71, 691.53 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.71, 691.53 and 335.86 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.71 : 691.53 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.71/691.53 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.71x = 691.53 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.71x = 232,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,257.27/501.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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