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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.60, 696.12 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.60, 696.12 and 317.96 is: 438.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.60 : 696.12 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.60/696.12 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.60x = 696.12 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.60x = 221,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,338.32/504.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.64

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