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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 683.31 and 467.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 683.31 and 467.55 is: 644.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 683.31 = 467.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/683.31 = 467.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 683.31 × 467.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 319,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,481.59/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.01

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