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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.11, 791.64 and 500.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.11, 791.64 and 500.31 is: 689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.11 : 791.64 = 500.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.11/791.64 = 500.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.11x = 791.64 × 500.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.11x = 396,065.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,065.41/574.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.88

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