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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.45, 696.06 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.45, 696.06 and 305.19 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.45 : 696.06 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.45/696.06 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.45x = 696.06 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.45x = 212,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,430.55/504.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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