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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.92, 684.23 and 299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.92, 684.23 and 299.43 is: 413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.92 : 684.23 = 299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.92/684.23 = 299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.92x = 684.23 × 299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.92x = 204,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,878.99/495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.13

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