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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.10, 682.92 and 397.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.10, 682.92 and 397.09 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.10 : 682.92 = 397.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.10/682.92 = 397.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.10x = 682.92 × 397.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.10x = 271,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,180.70/495.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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