Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.32, 685 and 310
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 496.32, 685 and 310 is: 427.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496.32 : 685 = 310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496.32/685 = 310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496.32x = 685 × 310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496.32x = 212,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,350/496.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427.85
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