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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.64, 744.12 and 415.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.64, 744.12 and 415.48 is: 623.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.64 : 744.12 = 415.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.64/744.12 = 415.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.64x = 744.12 × 415.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.64x = 309,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,166.98/495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.77

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