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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.54, 683.72 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.54, 683.72 and 309.04 is: 426.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.54 : 683.72 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.54/683.72 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.54x = 683.72 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.54x = 211,293.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,293.57/495.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.39

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