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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 696.70 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 696.70 and 318.42 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 696.70 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/696.70 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 696.70 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 221,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,843.21/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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