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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.75, 684.54 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.75, 684.54 and 356.16 is: 491.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.75 : 684.54 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.75/684.54 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.75x = 684.54 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.75x = 243,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,805.77/495.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.79

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