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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496, 684.72 and 321.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496, 684.72 and 321.46 is: 443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496 : 684.72 = 321.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496/684.72 = 321.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496x = 684.72 × 321.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496x = 220,110.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,110.09/496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.77

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