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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.30, 696.12 and 442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.30, 696.12 and 442.80 is: 611.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.30 : 696.12 = 442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.30/696.12 = 442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.30x = 696.12 × 442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.30x = 308,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,241.94/504.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.23

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