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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.36, 741.76 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.36, 741.76 and 414.72 is: 621.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.36 : 741.76 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.36/741.76 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.36x = 741.76 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.36x = 307,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,622.71/495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.01

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