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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.52, 684.25 and 484.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.52, 684.25 and 484.37 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.52 : 684.25 = 484.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.52/684.25 = 484.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.52x = 684.25 × 484.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.52x = 331,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,425.54/496.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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