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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.04, 698.30 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.04, 698.30 and 299 is: 412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.04 : 698.30 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.04/698.30 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.04x = 698.30 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.04x = 208,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,791.70/506.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.60

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