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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.53, 683.75 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.53, 683.75 and 308.96 is: 426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.53 : 683.75 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.53/683.75 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.53x = 683.75 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.53x = 211,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,249.86/495.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.31

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