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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.91, 684.21 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.91, 684.21 and 402.76 is: 555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.91 : 684.21 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.91/684.21 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.91x = 684.21 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.91x = 275,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,572.42/495.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.69

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