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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.87, 699.48 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.87, 699.48 and 297.05 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.87 : 699.48 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.87/699.48 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.87x = 699.48 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.87x = 207,782.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,782.28/506.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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