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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.88, 683.69 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.88, 683.69 and 411.84 is: 567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.88 : 683.69 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.88/683.69 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.88x = 683.69 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.88x = 281,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,568.83/495.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.82

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