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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.22, 682.41 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.22, 682.41 and 435.82 is: 600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.22 : 682.41 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.22/682.41 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.22x = 682.41 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.22x = 297,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,407.93/495.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.56

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