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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.01, 683.45 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.01, 683.45 and 308.58 is: 426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.01 : 683.45 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.01/683.45 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.01x = 683.45 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.01x = 210,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,899.00/495.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.05

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