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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 684.32 and 321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 684.32 and 321.23 is: 443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 684.32 = 321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/684.32 = 321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 684.32 × 321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 219,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,824.22/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.57

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