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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.53, 685.17 and 321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.53, 685.17 and 321.75 is: 443.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.53 : 685.17 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.53/685.17 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.53x = 685.17 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.53x = 220,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,453.45/496.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.99

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