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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.42, 698.54 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.42, 698.54 and 319.60 is: 440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.42 : 698.54 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.42/698.54 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.42x = 698.54 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.42x = 223,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,253.38/506.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.85

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