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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.28, 683.44 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.28, 683.44 and 308.49 is: 425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.28 : 683.44 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.28/683.44 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.28x = 683.44 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.28x = 210,834.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,834.41/495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.69

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