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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.95, 691.17 and 304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.95, 691.17 and 304.51 is: 420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.95 : 691.17 = 304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.95/691.17 = 304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.95x = 691.17 × 304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.95x = 210,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,468.18/500.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.14

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