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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.23, 683.96 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.23, 683.96 and 402.63 is: 554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.23 : 683.96 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.23/683.96 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.23x = 683.96 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.23x = 275,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,382.81/496.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.95

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