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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.59, 696.17 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.59, 696.17 and 308.17 is: 425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.59 : 696.17 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.59/696.17 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.59x = 696.17 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.59x = 214,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,537.74/504.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.17

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