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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.11, 684.97 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.11, 684.97 and 454.50 is: 627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.11 : 684.97 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.11/684.97 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.11x = 684.97 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.11x = 311,318.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,318.87/496.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.52

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