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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.95, 751.56 and 495.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.95, 751.56 and 495.75 is: 683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.95 : 751.56 = 495.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.95/751.56 = 495.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.95x = 751.56 × 495.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.95x = 372,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,585.87/544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.71

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