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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.98, 694.06 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.98, 694.06 and 306.54 is: 422.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.98 : 694.06 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.98/694.06 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.98x = 694.06 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.98x = 212,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,757.15/502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.99

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