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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.05, 683.61 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.05, 683.61 and 355.92 is: 490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.05 : 683.61 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.05/683.61 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.05x = 683.61 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.05x = 243,310.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,310.47/496.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.50

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