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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 691.03 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 691.03 and 304.26 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 691.03 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/691.03 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 691.03 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 210,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,250.58/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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