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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.67, 697.48 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.67, 697.48 and 308.84 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.67 : 697.48 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.67/697.48 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.67x = 697.48 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.67x = 215,405.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,405.46/505.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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