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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.46, 691.04 and 304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.46, 691.04 and 304.23 is: 420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.46 : 691.04 = 304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.46/691.04 = 304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.46x = 691.04 × 304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.46x = 210,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,235.10/500.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.08

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