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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 683.84 and 296.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 683.84 and 296.37 is: 408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 683.84 = 296.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/683.84 = 296.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 683.84 × 296.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 202,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,668.18/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.95

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