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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 684.37 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 684.37 and 319.03 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 684.37 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/684.37 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 684.37 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 218,333.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,333.25/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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