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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.90, 696.47 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.90, 696.47 and 318.06 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.90 : 696.47 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.90/696.47 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.90x = 696.47 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.90x = 221,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,517.66/504.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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