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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.03, 684.98 and 319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.03, 684.98 and 319.30 is: 440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.03 : 684.98 = 319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.03/684.98 = 319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.03x = 684.98 × 319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.03x = 218,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,713.20/496.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.93

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