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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.47, 683.64 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.47, 683.64 and 298.94 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.47 : 683.64 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.47/683.64 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.47x = 683.64 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.47x = 204,367.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,367.77/495.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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