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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.22, 684.86 and 309.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.22, 684.86 and 309.77 is: 427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.22 : 684.86 = 309.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.22/684.86 = 309.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.22x = 684.86 × 309.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.22x = 212,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,149.08/496.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.53

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