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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.49, 690.57 and 304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.49, 690.57 and 304.07 is: 419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.49 : 690.57 = 304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.49/690.57 = 304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.49x = 690.57 × 304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.49x = 209,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,978.17/500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.55

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