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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.05, 698.11 and 319.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.05, 698.11 and 319.45 is: 440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.05 : 698.11 = 319.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.05/698.11 = 319.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.05x = 698.11 × 319.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.05x = 223,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,011.24/506.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.69

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