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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.58, 685.20 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.58, 685.20 and 310.04 is: 427.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.58 : 685.20 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.58/685.20 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.58x = 685.20 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.58x = 212,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,439.41/496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.81

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