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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.92, 696.95 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.92, 696.95 and 308.45 is: 425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.92 : 696.95 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.92/696.95 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.92x = 696.95 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.92x = 214,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,969.20/504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.75

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