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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.14, 683.46 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.14, 683.46 and 402.63 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.14 : 683.46 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.14/683.46 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.14x = 683.46 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.14x = 275,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,181.50/496.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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