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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496, 684.68 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496, 684.68 and 309.52 is: 427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496 : 684.68 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496/684.68 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496x = 684.68 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496x = 211,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,922.15/496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.26

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