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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.61, 691.80 and 304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.61, 691.80 and 304.99 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.61 : 691.80 = 304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.61/691.80 = 304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.61x = 691.80 × 304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.61x = 210,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,992.08/501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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