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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.48, 698.97 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.48, 698.97 and 285.44 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.48 : 698.97 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.48/698.97 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.48x = 698.97 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.48x = 199,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,514.00/506.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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