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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.82, 685.66 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.82, 685.66 and 413.78 is: 571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.82 : 685.66 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.82/685.66 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.82x = 685.66 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.82x = 283,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,712.39/496.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.06

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