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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 691.44 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 691.44 and 304.56 is: 420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 691.44 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/691.44 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 691.44 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 210,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,583.82/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.34

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