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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.64, 744.96 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.64, 744.96 and 414.72 is: 622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.64 : 744.96 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.64/744.96 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.64x = 744.96 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.64x = 308,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,949.81/496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.08

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