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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.27, 685.17 and 319.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.27, 685.17 and 319.31 is: 440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.27 : 685.17 = 319.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.27/685.17 = 319.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.27x = 685.17 × 319.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.27x = 218,781.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,781.63/496.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.85

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