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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.12, 682.65 and 406.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.12, 682.65 and 406.29 is: 560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.12 : 682.65 = 406.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.12/682.65 = 406.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.12x = 682.65 × 406.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.12x = 277,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,353.87/495.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.18

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