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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.35, 685.41 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.35, 685.41 and 469.08 is: 647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.35 : 685.41 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.35/685.41 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.35x = 685.41 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.35x = 321,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,512.12/496.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.75

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