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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.93, 684.48 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.93, 684.48 and 296.82 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.93 : 684.48 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.93/684.48 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.93x = 684.48 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.93x = 203,167.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,167.35/495.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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