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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.48, 698.99 and 285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.48, 698.99 and 285.46 is: 393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.48 : 698.99 = 285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.48/698.99 = 285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.48x = 698.99 × 285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.48x = 199,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,530.51/506.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.95

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