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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.41, 684.76 and 321.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.41, 684.76 and 321.45 is: 443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.41 : 684.76 = 321.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.41/684.76 = 321.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.41x = 684.76 × 321.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.41x = 220,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,116.10/496.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.42

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