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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.36, 682.82 and 485.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.36, 682.82 and 485.64 is: 669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.36 : 682.82 = 485.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.36/682.82 = 485.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.36x = 682.82 × 485.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.36x = 331,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,602.28/495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.42

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