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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.65, 695.69 and 354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.65, 695.69 and 354.82 is: 489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.65 : 695.69 = 354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.65/695.69 = 354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.65x = 695.69 × 354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.65x = 246,844.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,844.73/504.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.14

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