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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.27, 698.83 and 307.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.27, 698.83 and 307.11 is: 423.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.27 : 698.83 = 307.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.27/698.83 = 307.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.27x = 698.83 × 307.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.27x = 214,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,616.15/506.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.92

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