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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.95, 684.23 and 299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.95, 684.23 and 299.39 is: 413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.95 : 684.23 = 299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.95/684.23 = 299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.95x = 684.23 × 299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.95x = 204,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,854.08/495.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.05

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