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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.03, 698.14 and 319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.03, 698.14 and 319.46 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.03 : 698.14 = 319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.03/698.14 = 319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.03x = 698.14 × 319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.03x = 223,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,023.52/506.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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