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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.68, 737.68 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.68, 737.68 and 479.68 is: 713.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.68 : 737.68 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.68/737.68 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.68x = 737.68 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.68x = 353,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,850.34/495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.87

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