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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.97, 684.24 and 309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.97, 684.24 and 309.40 is: 426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.97 : 684.24 = 309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.97/684.24 = 309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.97x = 684.24 × 309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.97x = 211,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,703.86/495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.85

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