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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 681.48 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 681.48 and 415.80 is: 572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 681.48 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/681.48 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 681.48 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 283,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,359.38/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.44

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