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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.04, 684.68 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.04, 684.68 and 299.52 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.04 : 684.68 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.04/684.68 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.04x = 684.68 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.04x = 205,075.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,075.35/496.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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