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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.46, 693.40 and 305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.46, 693.40 and 305.86 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.46 : 693.40 = 305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.46/693.40 = 305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.46x = 693.40 × 305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.46x = 212,083.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,083.32/502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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