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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.26, 682.23 and 473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.26, 682.23 and 473.18 is: 651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.26 : 682.23 = 473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.26/682.23 = 473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.26x = 682.23 × 473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.26x = 322,817.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,817.59/495.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.81

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