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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.76, 744.66 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.76, 744.66 and 416.12 is: 623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.76 : 744.66 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.76/744.66 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.76x = 744.66 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.76x = 309,867.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,867.92/496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.78

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