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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.02, 684.56 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.02, 684.56 and 299.50 is: 413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.02 : 684.56 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.02/684.56 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.02x = 684.56 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.02x = 205,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,025.72/496.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.34

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