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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.93, 747.08 and 406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.93, 747.08 and 406.28 is: 610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.93 : 747.08 = 406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.93/747.08 = 406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.93x = 747.08 × 406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.93x = 303,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,523.66/496.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.80

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