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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.54, 684.66 and 403.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.54, 684.66 and 403.00 is: 555.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.54 : 684.66 = 403.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.54/684.66 = 403.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.54x = 684.66 × 403.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.54x = 275,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,912.54/496.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.67

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