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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496, 739.96 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496, 739.96 and 454.56 is: 678.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496 : 739.96 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496/739.96 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496x = 739.96 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496x = 336,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,356.22/496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.14

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