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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.23, 695.96 and 307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.23, 695.96 and 307.91 is: 424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.23 : 695.96 = 307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.23/695.96 = 307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.23x = 695.96 × 307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.23x = 214,288.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,288.02/504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.98

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