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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.96, 691.11 and 314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.96, 691.11 and 314.33 is: 433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.96 : 691.11 = 314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.96/691.11 = 314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.96x = 691.11 × 314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.96x = 217,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,234.33/500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.63

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