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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.12, 684.98 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.12, 684.98 and 309.68 is: 427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.12 : 684.98 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.12/684.98 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.12x = 684.98 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.12x = 212,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,124.61/496.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.57

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