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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.45, 698.55 and 317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.45, 698.55 and 317.45 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.45 : 698.55 = 317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.45/698.55 = 317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.45x = 698.55 × 317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.45x = 221,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,755.25/506.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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