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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.84, 696.40 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.84, 696.40 and 305.54 is: 421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.84 : 696.40 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.84/696.40 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.84x = 696.40 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.84x = 212,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,778.06/504.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.48

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