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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.43, 683.37 and 298.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.43, 683.37 and 298.75 is: 412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.43 : 683.37 = 298.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.43/683.37 = 298.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.43x = 683.37 × 298.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.43x = 204,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,156.79/495.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.08

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