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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.68, 685.22 and 319.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.68, 685.22 and 319.61 is: 440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.68 : 685.22 = 319.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.68/685.22 = 319.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.68x = 685.22 × 319.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.68x = 219,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,003.16/496.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.93

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