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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 691.02 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 691.02 and 314.32 is: 433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 691.02 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/691.02 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 691.02 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 217,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,201.41/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.82

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