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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.32, 681.36 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.32, 681.36 and 475.34 is: 653.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.32 : 681.36 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.32/681.36 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.32x = 681.36 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.32x = 323,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,877.66/495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.88

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