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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 684.74 and 309.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 684.74 and 309.65 is: 427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 684.74 = 309.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/684.74 = 309.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 684.74 × 309.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 212,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,029.74/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.37

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