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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.69, 1,263.66 and 496.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.69, 1,263.66 and 496.05 is: 684.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.69 : 1,263.66 = 496.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.69/1,263.66 = 496.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.69x = 1,263.66 × 496.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.69x = 626,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,838.54/915.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.55

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