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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.39, 683.33 and 298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.39, 683.33 and 298.85 is: 412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.39 : 683.33 = 298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.39/683.33 = 298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.39x = 683.33 × 298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.39x = 204,213.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,213.38/495.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.23

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