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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.26, 684.90 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.26, 684.90 and 321.48 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.26 : 684.90 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.26/684.90 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.26x = 684.90 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.26x = 220,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,181.65/496.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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