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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.54, 685.54 and 319.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.54, 685.54 and 319.57 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.54 : 685.54 = 319.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.54/685.54 = 319.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.54x = 685.54 × 319.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.54x = 219,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,074.84/496.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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