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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.18, 682.98 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.18, 682.98 and 298.56 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.18 : 682.98 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.18/682.98 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.18x = 682.98 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.18x = 203,910.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,910.51/495.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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