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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.89, 679.36 and 477.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.89, 679.36 and 477.43 is: 654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.89 : 679.36 = 477.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.89/679.36 = 477.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.89x = 679.36 × 477.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.89x = 324,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,346.84/495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.07

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