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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.97, 699.81 and 341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.97, 699.81 and 341.13 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.97 : 699.81 = 341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.97/699.81 = 341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.97x = 699.81 × 341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.97x = 238,726.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,726.19/506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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