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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.80, 747.36 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.80, 747.36 and 456.84 is: 687.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.80 : 747.36 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.80/747.36 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.80x = 747.36 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.80x = 341,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,423.94/496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.25

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