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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.84, 684.12 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.84, 684.12 and 321.24 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.84 : 684.12 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.84/684.12 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.84x = 684.12 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.84x = 219,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,766.71/495.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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