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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.92, 684.45 and 417.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.92, 684.45 and 417.17 is: 575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.92 : 684.45 = 417.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.92/684.45 = 417.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.92x = 684.45 × 417.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.92x = 285,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,528.58/495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.76

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