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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.39, 682.98 and 406.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.39, 682.98 and 406.54 is: 560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.39 : 682.98 = 406.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.39/682.98 = 406.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.39x = 682.98 × 406.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.39x = 277,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,658.69/495.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.49

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