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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.44, 691.80 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.44, 691.80 and 304.98 is: 420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.44 : 691.80 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.44/691.80 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.44x = 691.80 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.44x = 210,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,985.16/501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.76

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