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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.90, 684 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.90, 684 and 402.64 is: 555.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.90 : 684 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.90/684 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.90x = 684 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.90x = 275,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,405.76/495.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.37

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