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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.13, 683.36 and 308.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.13, 683.36 and 308.65 is: 425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.13 : 683.36 = 308.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.13/683.36 = 308.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.13x = 683.36 × 308.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.13x = 210,919.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,919.06/495.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.99

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