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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.90, 684.13 and 299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.90, 684.13 and 299.30 is: 412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.90 : 684.13 = 299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.90/684.13 = 299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.90x = 684.13 × 299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.90x = 204,761.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,761.07/495.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.91

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