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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.29, 684.79 and 402.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.29, 684.79 and 402.87 is: 555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.29 : 684.79 = 402.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.29/684.79 = 402.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.29x = 684.79 × 402.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.29x = 275,881.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,881.35/496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.89

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