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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.80, 684.96 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.80, 684.96 and 426.72 is: 588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.80 : 684.96 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.80/684.96 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.80x = 684.96 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.80x = 292,286.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,286.13/496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.34

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