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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.98, 696.95 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.98, 696.95 and 308.61 is: 425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.98 : 696.95 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.98/696.95 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.98x = 696.95 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.98x = 215,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,087.09/504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.93

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