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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.33, 683.58 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.33, 683.58 and 298.88 is: 412.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.33 : 683.58 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.33/683.58 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.33x = 683.58 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.33x = 204,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,304.97/495.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.46

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