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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.72, 684.18 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.72, 684.18 and 309.15 is: 426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.72 : 684.18 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.72/684.18 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.72x = 684.18 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.72x = 211,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,514.25/495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.68

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