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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.01, 682.36 and 407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.01, 682.36 and 407.53 is: 561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.01 : 682.36 = 407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.01/682.36 = 407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.01x = 682.36 × 407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.01x = 278,082.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,082.17/495.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.77

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