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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.52, 683.72 and 299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.52, 683.72 and 299.05 is: 412.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.52 : 683.72 = 299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.52/683.72 = 299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.52x = 683.72 × 299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.52x = 204,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,466.47/495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.63

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