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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.95, 692.87 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.95, 692.87 and 305.48 is: 421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.95 : 692.87 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.95/692.87 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.95x = 692.87 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.95x = 211,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,652.94/501.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.67

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