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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.40, 684.60 and 398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.40, 684.60 and 398.12 is: 549.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.40 : 684.60 = 398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.40/684.60 = 398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.40x = 684.60 × 398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.40x = 272,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,552.95/496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.06

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