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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.87, 691.41 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.87, 691.41 and 430.65 is: 594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.87 : 691.41 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.87/691.41 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.87x = 691.41 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.87x = 297,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,756.85/500.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.47

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