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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.73, 684.95 and 310.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.73, 684.95 and 310.15 is: 427.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.73 : 684.95 = 310.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.73/684.95 = 310.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.73x = 684.95 × 310.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.73x = 212,438.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,438.18/496.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.67

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