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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.19, 684.35 and 325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.19, 684.35 and 325.72 is: 449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.19 : 684.35 = 325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.19/684.35 = 325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.19x = 684.35 × 325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.19x = 222,906.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,906.93/496.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.23

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