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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.77, 684.16 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.77, 684.16 and 321.12 is: 443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.77 : 684.16 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.77/684.16 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.77x = 684.16 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.77x = 219,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,696.66/495.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.14

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