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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.94, 684.86 and 384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.94, 684.86 and 384.75 is: 530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.94 : 684.86 = 384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.94/684.86 = 384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.94x = 684.86 × 384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.94x = 263,497.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,497.96/496.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.25

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