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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 685.62 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 685.62 and 319.92 is: 441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 685.62 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/685.62 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 685.62 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 219,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,343.55/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.30

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