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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.84, 691.02 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.84, 691.02 and 304.28 is: 419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.84 : 691.02 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.84/691.02 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.84x = 691.02 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.84x = 210,263.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,263.57/500.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.82

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