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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.67, 696.34 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.67, 696.34 and 305.44 is: 421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.67 : 696.34 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.67/696.34 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.67x = 696.34 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.67x = 212,690.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,690.09/504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.44

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