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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.48, 682.92 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.48, 682.92 and 390.30 is: 537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.48 : 682.92 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.48/682.92 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.48x = 682.92 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.48x = 266,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,543.68/495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.95

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