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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.07, 684.28 and 430.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.07, 684.28 and 430.46 is: 593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.07 : 684.28 = 430.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.07/684.28 = 430.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.07x = 684.28 × 430.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.07x = 294,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,555.17/496.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.78

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