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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.99, 694.31 and 316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.99, 694.31 and 316.58 is: 436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.99 : 694.31 = 316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.99/694.31 = 316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.99x = 694.31 × 316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.99x = 219,799.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,799.61/502.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.98

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