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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.28, 683.49 and 298.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.28, 683.49 and 298.81 is: 412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.28 : 683.49 = 298.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.28/683.49 = 298.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.28x = 683.49 × 298.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.28x = 204,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,233.65/495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.36

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