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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.45, 683.46 and 298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.45, 683.46 and 298.85 is: 412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.45 : 683.46 = 298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.45/683.46 = 298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.45x = 683.46 × 298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.45x = 204,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,248.60/495.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.25

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