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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.85, 699.46 and 285.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.85, 699.46 and 285.83 is: 394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.85 : 699.46 = 285.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.85/699.46 = 285.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.85x = 699.46 × 285.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.85x = 199,926.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,926.65/506.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.45

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