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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.26, 698.16 and 319.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.26, 698.16 and 319.63 is: 440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.26 : 698.16 = 319.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.26/698.16 = 319.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.26x = 698.16 × 319.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.26x = 223,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,152.88/506.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.79

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