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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.25, 698.46 and 319.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.25, 698.46 and 319.94 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.25 : 698.46 = 319.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.25/698.46 = 319.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.25x = 698.46 × 319.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.25x = 223,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,461.80/506.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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