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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.83, 690.96 and 304.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.83, 690.96 and 304.27 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.83 : 690.96 = 304.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.83/690.96 = 304.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.83x = 690.96 × 304.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.83x = 210,237.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,237.81/500.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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