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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.46, 690.66 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.46, 690.66 and 304.02 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.46 : 690.66 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.46/690.66 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.46x = 690.66 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.46x = 209,974.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,974.45/500.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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