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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.41, 683.98 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.41, 683.98 and 453.78 is: 626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.41 : 683.98 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.41/683.98 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.41x = 683.98 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.41x = 310,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,375.31/495.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.51

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