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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.24, 683.50 and 298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.24, 683.50 and 298.71 is: 412.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.24 : 683.50 = 298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.24/683.50 = 298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.24x = 683.50 × 298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.24x = 204,168.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,168.66/495.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.27

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