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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.59, 697.98 and 316.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.59, 697.98 and 316.59 is: 437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.59 : 697.98 = 316.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.59/697.98 = 316.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.59x = 697.98 × 316.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.59x = 220,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,973.49/505.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.06

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