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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.28, 685.63 and 319.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.28, 685.63 and 319.94 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.28 : 685.63 = 319.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.28/685.63 = 319.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.28x = 685.63 × 319.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.28x = 219,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,360.46/497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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