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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.68, 684.03 and 299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.68, 684.03 and 299.13 is: 412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.68 : 684.03 = 299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.68/684.03 = 299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.68x = 684.03 × 299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.68x = 204,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,613.89/495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.80

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