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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.72, 684.02 and 421.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.72, 684.02 and 421.33 is: 581.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.72 : 684.02 = 421.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.72/684.02 = 421.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.72x = 684.02 × 421.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.72x = 288,198.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,198.15/495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.37

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