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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.46, 684.42 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.46, 684.42 and 321.50 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.46 : 684.42 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.46/684.42 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.46x = 684.42 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.46x = 220,041.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,041.03/496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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