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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.25, 684.74 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.25, 684.74 and 316.86 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.25 : 684.74 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.25/684.74 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.25x = 684.74 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.25x = 216,965.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,965.13/496.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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