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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.26, 683.50 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.26, 683.50 and 308.76 is: 426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.26 : 683.50 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.26/683.50 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.26x = 683.50 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.26x = 211,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,037.46/495.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.11

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