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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.32, 684.81 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.32, 684.81 and 316.94 is: 437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.32 : 684.81 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.32/684.81 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.32x = 684.81 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.32x = 217,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,043.68/496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.31

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