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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.32, 684.97 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.32, 684.97 and 413.28 is: 570.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.32 : 684.97 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.32/684.97 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.32x = 684.97 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.32x = 283,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,084.40/496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.37

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