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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.09, 684.21 and 321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.09, 684.21 and 321.13 is: 442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.09 : 684.21 = 321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.09/684.21 = 321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.09x = 684.21 × 321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.09x = 219,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,720.36/496.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.90

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