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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.14, 682.89 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.14, 682.89 and 308.27 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.14 : 682.89 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.14/682.89 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.14x = 682.89 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.14x = 210,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,514.50/495.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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