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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.30, 696.23 and 317.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.30, 696.23 and 317.95 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.30 : 696.23 = 317.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.30/696.23 = 317.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.30x = 696.23 × 317.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.30x = 221,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,366.33/504.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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