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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.94, 685.92 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.94, 685.92 and 310.32 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.94 : 685.92 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.94/685.92 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.94x = 685.92 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.94x = 212,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,854.69/496.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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