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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.68, 684.40 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.68, 684.40 and 321.12 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.68 : 684.40 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.68/684.40 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.68x = 684.40 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.68x = 219,774.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,774.53/495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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