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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 691.59 and 304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 691.59 and 304.69 is: 420.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 691.59 = 304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/691.59 = 304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 691.59 × 304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 210,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,720.56/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.47

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