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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 692.09 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 692.09 and 304.95 is: 420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 692.09 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/692.09 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 692.09 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 211,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,051.32/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.86

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