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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.00, 682.98 and 315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.00, 682.98 and 315.61 is: 435.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.00 : 682.98 = 315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.00/682.98 = 315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.00x = 682.98 × 315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.00x = 215,557.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,557.32/495.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.47

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