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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.81, 684.09 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.81, 684.09 and 306.72 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.81 : 684.09 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.81/684.09 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.81x = 684.09 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.81x = 209,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,824.08/495.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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