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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 699.66 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 699.66 and 310.44 is: 428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 699.66 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/699.66 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 699.66 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 217,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,202.45/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.41

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