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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.28, 682.44 and 412.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.28, 682.44 and 412.24 is: 568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.28 : 682.44 = 412.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.28/682.44 = 412.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.28x = 682.44 × 412.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.28x = 281,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,329.07/495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.02

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