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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.90, 691.56 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.90, 691.56 and 314.48 is: 434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.90 : 691.56 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.90/691.56 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.90x = 691.56 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.90x = 217,481.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,481.79/500.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.18

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