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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.03, 741.33 and 407.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.03, 741.33 and 407.82 is: 610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.03 : 741.33 = 407.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.03/741.33 = 407.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.03x = 741.33 × 407.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.03x = 302,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,329.20/495.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.73

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