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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.03, 691.49 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.03, 691.49 and 304.54 is: 420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.03 : 691.49 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.03/691.49 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.03x = 691.49 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.03x = 210,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,583.11/501.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.30

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