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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.83, 691.58 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.83, 691.58 and 314.64 is: 434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.83 : 691.58 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.83/691.58 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.83x = 691.58 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.83x = 217,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,601.25/500.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.48

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