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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.92, 686.46 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.92, 686.46 and 409.56 is: 565.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.92 : 686.46 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.92/686.46 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.92x = 686.46 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.92x = 281,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,146.56/496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.78

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