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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.96, 699.24 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.96, 699.24 and 317.96 is: 438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.96 : 699.24 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.96/699.24 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.96x = 699.24 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.96x = 222,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,325.26/506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.55

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