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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.69, 698 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.69, 698 and 316.74 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.69 : 698 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.69/698 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.69x = 698 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.69x = 221,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,084.52/505.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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