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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.66, 691 and 314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.66, 691 and 314.31 is: 433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.66 : 691 = 314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.66/691 = 314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.66x = 691 × 314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.66x = 217,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,188.21/500.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.80

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