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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.63, 690.86 and 304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.63, 690.86 and 304.10 is: 419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.63 : 690.86 = 304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.63/690.86 = 304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.63x = 690.86 × 304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.63x = 210,090.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,090.42/500.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.66

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