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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 684.66 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 684.66 and 299.70 is: 413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 684.66 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/684.66 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 684.66 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 205,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,192.60/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.63

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