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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.72, 683.64 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.72, 683.64 and 408.24 is: 563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.72 : 683.64 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.72/683.64 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.72x = 683.64 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.72x = 279,089.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,089.19/495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.00

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