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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.45, 738.99 and 461.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.45, 738.99 and 461.43 is: 688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.45 : 738.99 = 461.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.45/738.99 = 461.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.45x = 738.99 × 461.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.45x = 340,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,992.16/495.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.25

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