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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.18, 681.82 and 416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.18, 681.82 and 416.81 is: 573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.18 : 681.82 = 416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.18/681.82 = 416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.18x = 681.82 × 416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.18x = 284,190.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,190.06/495.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.91

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