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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.60, 698.54 and 319.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.60, 698.54 and 319.87 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.60 : 698.54 = 319.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.60/698.54 = 319.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.60x = 698.54 × 319.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.60x = 223,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,441.99/506.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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