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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.82, 684.26 and 299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.82, 684.26 and 299.30 is: 413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.82 : 684.26 = 299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.82/684.26 = 299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.82x = 684.26 × 299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.82x = 204,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,795.81/495.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.04

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