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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.63, 690.87 and 304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.63, 690.87 and 304.14 is: 419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.63 : 690.87 = 304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.63/690.87 = 304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.63x = 690.87 × 304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.63x = 210,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,121.20/500.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.71

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