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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 684.86 and 321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 684.86 and 321.98 is: 444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 684.86 = 321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/684.86 = 321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 684.86 × 321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 220,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,506.19/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.46

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