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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.34, 695.81 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.34, 695.81 and 317.84 is: 438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.34 : 695.81 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.34/695.81 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.34x = 695.81 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.34x = 221,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,154.66/504.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.51

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