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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.45, 682.29 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.45, 682.29 and 402.03 is: 553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.45 : 682.29 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.45/682.29 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.45x = 682.29 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.45x = 274,301.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,301.05/495.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.64

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