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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.82, 698.95 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.82, 698.95 and 320.10 is: 441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.82 : 698.95 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.82/698.95 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.82x = 698.95 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.82x = 223,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,733.90/506.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.45

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