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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.27, 684.81 and 307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.27, 684.81 and 307.19 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.27 : 684.81 = 307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.27/684.81 = 307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.27x = 684.81 × 307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.27x = 210,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,366.78/496.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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