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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 683.91 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 683.91 and 299.07 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 683.91 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/683.91 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 683.91 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 204,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,536.96/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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