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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 682.56 and 490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 682.56 and 490.68 is: 676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 682.56 = 490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/682.56 = 490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 682.56 × 490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 334,918.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,918.54/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.60

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