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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.06, 683 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.06, 683 and 298.50 is: 411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.06 : 683 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.06/683 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.06x = 683 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.06x = 203,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,875.50/495.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.82

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