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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.31, 697.13 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.31, 697.13 and 308.48 is: 425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.31 : 697.13 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.31/697.13 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.31x = 697.13 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.31x = 215,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,050.66/505.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.58

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