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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 690.40 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 690.40 and 313.76 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 690.40 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/690.40 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 690.40 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 216,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,619.90/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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