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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.59, 690.87 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.59, 690.87 and 304.30 is: 419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.59 : 690.87 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.59/690.87 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.59x = 690.87 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.59x = 210,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,231.74/500.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.97

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