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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 691.92 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 691.92 and 304.98 is: 420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 691.92 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/691.92 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 691.92 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 211,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,021.76/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.80

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