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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.90, 683.97 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.90, 683.97 and 355.74 is: 490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.90 : 683.97 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.90/683.97 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.90x = 683.97 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.90x = 243,315.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,315.49/495.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.65

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