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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.83, 684.83 and 391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.83, 684.83 and 391.76 is: 540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.83 : 684.83 = 391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.83/684.83 = 391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.83x = 684.83 × 391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.83x = 268,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,286.56/496.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.00

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