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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.30, 696.99 and 318.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.30, 696.99 and 318.46 is: 439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.30 : 696.99 = 318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.30/696.99 = 318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.30x = 696.99 × 318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.30x = 221,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,963.44/505.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.27

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