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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.62, 685.14 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.62, 685.14 and 319.55 is: 440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.62 : 685.14 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.62/685.14 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.62x = 685.14 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.62x = 218,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,932.51/496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.85

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