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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.94, 684.48 and 299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.94, 684.48 and 299.47 is: 413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.94 : 684.48 = 299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.94/684.48 = 299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.94x = 684.48 × 299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.94x = 204,981.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,981.23/495.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.32

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