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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.07, 696.03 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.07, 696.03 and 317.86 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.07 : 696.03 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.07/696.03 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.07x = 696.03 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.07x = 221,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,240.10/504.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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