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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.14, 695.59 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.14, 695.59 and 307.64 is: 424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.14 : 695.59 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.14/695.59 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.14x = 695.59 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.14x = 213,991.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,991.31/504.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.47

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