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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.91, 696.84 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.91, 696.84 and 305.76 is: 421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.91 : 696.84 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.91/696.84 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.91x = 696.84 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.91x = 213,064.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,064.21/504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.99

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