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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.81, 684.07 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.81, 684.07 and 316.41 is: 436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.81 : 684.07 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.81/684.07 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.81x = 684.07 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.81x = 216,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,446.59/495.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.55

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