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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.89, 685.82 and 310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.89, 685.82 and 310.51 is: 428.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.89 : 685.82 = 310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.89/685.82 = 310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.89x = 685.82 × 310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.89x = 212,953.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,953.97/496.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.57

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