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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.65, 696.49 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.65, 696.49 and 308.27 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.65 : 696.49 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.65/696.49 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.65x = 696.49 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.65x = 214,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,706.97/504.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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