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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.14, 698.72 and 319.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.14, 698.72 and 319.91 is: 441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.14 : 698.72 = 319.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.14/698.72 = 319.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.14x = 698.72 × 319.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.14x = 223,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,522.42/506.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.62

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