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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 692.18 and 304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 692.18 and 304.99 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 692.18 = 304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/692.18 = 304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 692.18 × 304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 211,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,107.98/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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