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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.35, 698.69 and 319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.35, 698.69 and 319.51 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.35 : 698.69 = 319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.35/698.69 = 319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.35x = 698.69 × 319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.35x = 223,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,237.49/506.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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