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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 691.56 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 691.56 and 304.92 is: 420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 691.56 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/691.56 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 691.56 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 210,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,870.48/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.50

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