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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.83, 696.60 and 308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.83, 696.60 and 308.41 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.83 : 696.60 = 308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.83/696.60 = 308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.83x = 696.60 × 308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.83x = 214,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,836.66/504.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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