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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.13, 695.70 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.13, 695.70 and 307.60 is: 424.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.13 : 695.70 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.13/695.70 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.13x = 695.70 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.13x = 213,997.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,997.32/504.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.49

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