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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.13, 698.49 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.13, 698.49 and 307.02 is: 423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.13 : 698.49 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.13/698.49 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.13x = 698.49 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.13x = 214,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,450.40/506.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.71

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