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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.54, 696.39 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.54, 696.39 and 305.46 is: 421.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.54 : 696.39 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.54/696.39 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.54x = 696.39 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.54x = 212,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,719.29/504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.61

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