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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.22, 698.43 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.22, 698.43 and 317.32 is: 437.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.22 : 698.43 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.22/698.43 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.22x = 698.43 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.22x = 221,624.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,624.36/506.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.81

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