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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.40, 683.48 and 308.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.40, 683.48 and 308.78 is: 426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.40 : 683.48 = 308.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.40/683.48 = 308.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.40x = 683.48 × 308.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.40x = 211,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,044.95/495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.01

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