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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.27, 683.43 and 306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.27, 683.43 and 306.19 is: 422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.27 : 683.43 = 306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.27/683.43 = 306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.27x = 683.43 × 306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.27x = 209,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,259.43/495.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.52

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