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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.24, 684.39 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.24, 684.39 and 319.23 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.24 : 684.39 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.24/684.39 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.24x = 684.39 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.24x = 218,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,477.82/496.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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