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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.35, 695.44 and 317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.35, 695.44 and 317.61 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.35 : 695.44 = 317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.35/695.44 = 317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.35x = 695.44 × 317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.35x = 220,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,878.70/504.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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