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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.98, 685.25 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.98, 685.25 and 403.44 is: 556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.98 : 685.25 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.98/685.25 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.98x = 685.25 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.98x = 276,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,457.26/496.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.27

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