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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.20, 759.06 and 298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.20, 759.06 and 298.06 is: 446.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.20 : 759.06 = 298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.20/759.06 = 298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.20x = 759.06 × 298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.20x = 226,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,245.42/506.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.95

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