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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.92, 684.48 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.92, 684.48 and 321.44 is: 443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.92 : 684.48 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.92/684.48 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.92x = 684.48 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.92x = 220,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,019.25/495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.66

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