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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.30, 741.89 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.30, 741.89 and 403.56 is: 604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.30 : 741.89 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.30/741.89 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.30x = 741.89 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.30x = 299,395.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,395.11/495.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.47

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