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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.49, 682.86 and 416.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.49, 682.86 and 416.83 is: 574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.49 : 682.86 = 416.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.49/682.86 = 416.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.49x = 682.86 × 416.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.49x = 284,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,636.53/495.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.45

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