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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 742.68 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 742.68 and 455.04 is: 682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 742.68 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/742.68 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 742.68 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 337,949.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,949.11/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.73

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