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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.98, 697.04 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.98, 697.04 and 318.84 is: 440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.98 : 697.04 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.98/697.04 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.98x = 697.04 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.98x = 222,244.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,244.23/504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.11

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