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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.14, 685 and 309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.14, 685 and 309.70 is: 427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.14 : 685 = 309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.14/685 = 309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.14x = 685 × 309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.14x = 212,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,144.50/496.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.59

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