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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.96, 684.18 and 402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.96, 684.18 and 402.81 is: 555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.96 : 684.18 = 402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.96/684.18 = 402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.96x = 684.18 × 402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.96x = 275,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,594.55/495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.68

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