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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.09, 684.40 and 309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.09, 684.40 and 309.66 is: 427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.09 : 684.40 = 309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.09/684.40 = 309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.09x = 684.40 × 309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.09x = 211,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,928.54/496.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.20

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