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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.07, 697.64 and 348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.07, 697.64 and 348.45 is: 480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.07 : 697.64 = 348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.07/697.64 = 348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.07x = 697.64 × 348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.07x = 243,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,093.20/506.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.35

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