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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.48, 803.34 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.48, 803.34 and 495 is: 682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.48 : 803.34 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.48/803.34 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.48x = 803.34 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.48x = 397,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,653.30/582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.69

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