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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.82, 699.56 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.82, 699.56 and 317.86 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.82 : 699.56 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.82/699.56 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.82x = 699.56 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.82x = 222,360.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,360.55/506.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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