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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 694.08 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 694.08 and 306.45 is: 422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 694.08 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/694.08 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 694.08 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 212,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,700.82/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.93

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