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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.89, 696.80 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.89, 696.80 and 308.28 is: 425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.89 : 696.80 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.89/696.80 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.89x = 696.80 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.89x = 214,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,812.89/504.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.47

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