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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.33, 1,263.15 and 495.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.33, 1,263.15 and 495.69 is: 684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.33 : 1,263.15 = 495.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.33/1,263.15 = 495.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.33x = 1,263.15 × 495.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.33x = 626,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,127.67/915.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.05

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