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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.64, 684.78 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.64, 684.78 and 403.22 is: 555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.64 : 684.78 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.64/684.78 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.64x = 684.78 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.64x = 276,116.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,116.99/496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.97

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