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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.63, 698.82 and 319.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.63, 698.82 and 319.93 is: 441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.63 : 698.82 = 319.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.63/698.82 = 319.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.63x = 698.82 × 319.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.63x = 223,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,573.48/506.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.30

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