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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.82, 684.99 and 407.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.82, 684.99 and 407.99 is: 562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.82 : 684.99 = 407.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.82/684.99 = 407.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.82x = 684.99 × 407.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.82x = 279,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,469.07/496.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.52

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