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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 691.79 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 691.79 and 304.65 is: 420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 691.79 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/691.79 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 691.79 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 210,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,752.30/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.26

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