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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.97, 684.06 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.97, 684.06 and 309.11 is: 426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.97 : 684.06 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.97/684.06 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.97x = 684.06 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.97x = 211,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,450.34/495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.34

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