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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 684.65 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 684.65 and 299.63 is: 413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 684.65 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/684.65 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 684.65 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 205,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,144.14/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.49

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