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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.48, 685.14 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.48, 685.14 and 275.46 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.48 : 685.14 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.48/685.14 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.48x = 685.14 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.48x = 188,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,728.92/496.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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