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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.02, 682.79 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.02, 682.79 and 298.32 is: 411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.02 : 682.79 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.02/682.79 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.02x = 682.79 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.02x = 203,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,688.42/495.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.48

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