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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.32, 684.64 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.32, 684.64 and 312 is: 430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.32 : 684.64 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.32/684.64 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.32x = 684.64 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.32x = 213,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,607.68/496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.38

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