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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.14, 697.62 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.14, 697.62 and 308.79 is: 426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.14 : 697.62 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.14/697.62 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.14x = 697.62 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.14x = 215,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,418.08/505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.45

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