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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.84, 696.27 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.84, 696.27 and 318.18 is: 438.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.84 : 696.27 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.84/696.27 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.84x = 696.27 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.84x = 221,539.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,539.19/504.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.83

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