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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.61, 684.01 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.61, 684.01 and 296.50 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.61 : 684.01 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.61/684.01 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.61x = 684.01 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.61x = 202,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,808.97/495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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