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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.96, 696.64 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.96, 696.64 and 308.40 is: 425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.96 : 696.64 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.96/696.64 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.96x = 696.64 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.96x = 214,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,843.78/504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.47

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