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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.49, 698.96 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.49, 698.96 and 296.79 is: 409.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.49 : 698.96 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.49/698.96 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.49x = 698.96 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.49x = 207,441.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,441.11/506.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.57

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