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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.97, 684.44 and 299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.97, 684.44 and 299.48 is: 413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.97 : 684.44 = 299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.97/684.44 = 299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.97x = 684.44 × 299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.97x = 204,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,976.84/495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.28

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