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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.59, 696.33 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.59, 696.33 and 308.07 is: 425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.59 : 696.33 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.59/696.33 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.59x = 696.33 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.59x = 214,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,518.38/504.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.14

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