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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.92, 685.49 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.92, 685.49 and 319.84 is: 441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.92 : 685.49 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.92/685.49 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.92x = 685.49 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.92x = 219,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,247.12/496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.21

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