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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.41, 1,263.26 and 495.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.41, 1,263.26 and 495.77 is: 684.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.41 : 1,263.26 = 495.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.41/1,263.26 = 495.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.41x = 1,263.26 × 495.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.41x = 626,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,281.33/915.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.15

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