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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.17, 684.03 and 485.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.17, 684.03 and 485.82 is: 669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.17 : 684.03 = 485.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.17/684.03 = 485.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.17x = 684.03 × 485.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.17x = 332,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,315.45/496.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.76

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