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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.17, 698.52 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.17, 698.52 and 307.04 is: 423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.17 : 698.52 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.17/698.52 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.17x = 698.52 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.17x = 214,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,470.09/506.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.71

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