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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.75, 684.15 and 299.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.75, 684.15 and 299.31 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.75 : 684.15 = 299.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.75/684.15 = 299.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.75x = 684.15 × 299.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.75x = 204,772.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,772.94/495.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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