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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.89, 683.67 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.89, 683.67 and 407.04 is: 561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.89 : 683.67 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.89/683.67 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.89x = 683.67 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.89x = 278,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,281.04/495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.18

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