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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.41, 684.96 and 386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.41, 684.96 and 386.71 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.41 : 684.96 = 386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.41/684.96 = 386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.41x = 684.96 × 386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.41x = 264,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,880.88/496.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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