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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.78, 696.84 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.78, 696.84 and 318.36 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.78 : 696.84 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.78/696.84 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.78x = 696.84 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.78x = 221,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,845.98/504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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