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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.46, 695.89 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.46, 695.89 and 317.59 is: 438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.46 : 695.89 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.46/695.89 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.46x = 695.89 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.46x = 221,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,006.12/504.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.11

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