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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.98, 685.32 and 418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.98, 685.32 and 418.25 is: 576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.98 : 685.32 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.98/685.32 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.98x = 685.32 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.98x = 286,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,631.66/496.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.75

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