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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.21, 683.61 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.21, 683.61 and 298.69 is: 412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.21 : 683.61 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.21/683.61 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.21x = 683.61 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.21x = 204,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,184.64/495.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.32

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