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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.32, 683.66 and 298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.32, 683.66 and 298.70 is: 412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.32 : 683.66 = 298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.32/683.66 = 298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.32x = 683.66 × 298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.32x = 204,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,209.24/495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.28

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