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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.04, 741.92 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.04, 741.92 and 437.04 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.04 : 741.92 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.04/741.92 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.04x = 741.92 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.04x = 324,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,248.72/495.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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