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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.89, 744.87 and 455.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.89, 744.87 and 455.88 is: 683.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.89 : 744.87 = 455.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.89/744.87 = 455.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.89x = 744.87 × 455.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.89x = 339,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,571.34/496.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.39

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