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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.60, 682.44 and 408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.60, 682.44 and 408.12 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.60 : 682.44 = 408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.60/682.44 = 408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.60x = 682.44 × 408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.60x = 278,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,517.41/495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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