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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.62, 683.93 and 299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.62, 683.93 and 299.09 is: 412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.62 : 683.93 = 299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.62/683.93 = 299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.62x = 683.93 × 299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.62x = 204,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,559.08/495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.74

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