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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 690.96 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.78, 690.96 and 304.30 is: 419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 690.96 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/690.96 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 690.96 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 210,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,259.13/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.86

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