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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.72, 683.98 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.72, 683.98 and 299.16 is: 412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.72 : 683.98 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.72/683.98 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.72x = 683.98 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.72x = 204,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,619.46/495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.77

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