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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.64, 684.96 and 321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.64, 684.96 and 321.92 is: 443.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.64 : 684.96 = 321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.64/684.96 = 321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.64x = 684.96 × 321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.64x = 220,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,502.32/496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.99

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