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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.29, 698.89 and 340.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.29, 698.89 and 340.19 is: 469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.29 : 698.89 = 340.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.29/698.89 = 340.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.29x = 698.89 × 340.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.29x = 237,755.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,755.39/506.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.60

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