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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.84, 691.16 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.84, 691.16 and 304.30 is: 419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.84 : 691.16 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.84/691.16 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.84x = 691.16 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.84x = 210,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,319.99/500.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.93

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