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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.02, 684.84 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.02, 684.84 and 443.40 is: 612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.02 : 684.84 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.02/684.84 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.02x = 684.84 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.02x = 303,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,654.63/496.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.18

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