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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.45, 696.16 and 305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.45, 696.16 and 305.35 is: 421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.45 : 696.16 = 305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.45/696.16 = 305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.45x = 696.16 × 305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.45x = 212,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,572.46/504.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.39

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