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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.78, 683.96 and 299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.78, 683.96 and 299.17 is: 412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.78 : 683.96 = 299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.78/683.96 = 299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.78x = 683.96 × 299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.78x = 204,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,621.38/495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.73

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