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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.03, 684.13 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.03, 684.13 and 321.07 is: 442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.03 : 684.13 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.03/684.13 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.03x = 684.13 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.03x = 219,653.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,653.62/496.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.82

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