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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.60, 683.93 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.60, 683.93 and 299.07 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.60 : 683.93 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.60/683.93 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.60x = 683.93 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.60x = 204,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,541.45/495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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