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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.32, 682.91 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.32, 682.91 and 411.28 is: 567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.32 : 682.91 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.32/682.91 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.32x = 682.91 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.32x = 280,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,867.32/495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.05

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