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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.59, 696.58 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.59, 696.58 and 318.17 is: 439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.59 : 696.58 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.59/696.58 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.59x = 696.58 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.59x = 221,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,631.80/504.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.24

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