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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.47, 690.74 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.47, 690.74 and 314.12 is: 433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.47 : 690.74 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.47/690.74 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.47x = 690.74 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.47x = 216,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,975.25/500.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.54

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