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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.73, 683.96 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.73, 683.96 and 299.22 is: 412.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.73 : 683.96 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.73/683.96 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.73x = 683.96 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.73x = 204,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,654.51/495.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.83

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