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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 684.53 and 296.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 684.53 and 296.86 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 684.53 = 296.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/684.53 = 296.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 684.53 × 296.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 203,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,209.58/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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