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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.18, 691.44 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.18, 691.44 and 304.62 is: 420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.18 : 691.44 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.18/691.44 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.18x = 691.44 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.18x = 210,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,626.45/501.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.26

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