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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.97, 691.40 and 314.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.97, 691.40 and 314.51 is: 434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.97 : 691.40 = 314.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.97/691.40 = 314.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.97x = 691.40 × 314.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.97x = 217,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,454.73/500.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.07

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