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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.63, 744.47 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.63, 744.47 and 379.68 is: 570.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.63 : 744.47 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.63/744.47 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.63x = 744.47 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.63x = 282,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,657.10/495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.30

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