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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.45, 698.73 and 319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.45, 698.73 and 319.75 is: 441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.45 : 698.73 = 319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.45/698.73 = 319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.45x = 698.73 × 319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.45x = 223,415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,415.97/506.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.14

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