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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.89, 685.64 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.89, 685.64 and 275.85 is: 380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.89 : 685.64 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.89/685.64 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.89x = 685.64 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.89x = 189,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,132.41/496.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.63

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