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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.31, 1,263.13 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.31, 1,263.13 and 495.66 is: 684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.31 : 1,263.13 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.31/1,263.13 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.31x = 1,263.13 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.31x = 626,083.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,083.02/915.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.01

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