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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.32, 683.46 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.32, 683.46 and 308.84 is: 426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.32 : 683.46 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.32/683.46 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.32x = 683.46 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.32x = 211,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,079.79/495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.15

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