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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.71, 685.54 and 319.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.71, 685.54 and 319.89 is: 441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.71 : 685.54 = 319.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.71/685.54 = 319.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.71x = 685.54 × 319.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.71x = 219,297.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,297.39/496.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.50

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