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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.39, 683.46 and 298.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.39, 683.46 and 298.83 is: 412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.39 : 683.46 = 298.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.39/683.46 = 298.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.39x = 683.46 × 298.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.39x = 204,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,238.35/495.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.28

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