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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 698.31 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 698.31 and 309.54 is: 427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 698.31 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/698.31 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 698.31 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 216,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,154.88/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.20

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