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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.84, 683.84 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.84, 683.84 and 321.28 is: 443.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.84 : 683.84 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.84/683.84 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.84x = 683.84 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.84x = 219,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,704.12/495.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.09

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