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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.54, 695.93 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.54, 695.93 and 318.26 is: 438.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.54 : 695.93 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.54/695.93 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.54x = 695.93 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.54x = 221,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,486.83/504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.99

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