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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.88, 683.51 and 440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.88, 683.51 and 440.53 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.88 : 683.51 = 440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.88/683.51 = 440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.88x = 683.51 × 440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.88x = 301,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,107.76/495.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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