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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 690.80 and 314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 690.80 and 314.15 is: 433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 690.80 = 314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/690.80 = 314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 690.80 × 314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 217,009.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,009.80/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.44

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