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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.39, 682.65 and 461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.39, 682.65 and 461.55 is: 636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.39 : 682.65 = 461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.39/682.65 = 461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.39x = 682.65 × 461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.39x = 315,077.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,077.11/495.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.02

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