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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.46, 747.66 and 495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.46, 747.66 and 495.96 is: 683.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.46 : 747.66 = 495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.46/747.66 = 495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.46x = 747.66 × 495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.46x = 370,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,809.45/542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.57

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