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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.44, 691.77 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.44, 691.77 and 315.04 is: 434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.44 : 691.77 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.44/691.77 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.44x = 691.77 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.44x = 217,933.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,933.31/501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.61

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