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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.89, 685.81 and 413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.89, 685.81 and 413.91 is: 571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.89 : 685.81 = 413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.89/685.81 = 413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.89x = 685.81 × 413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.89x = 283,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,863.62/496.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.28

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