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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.17, 684.77 and 299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.17, 684.77 and 299.72 is: 413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.17 : 684.77 = 299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.17/684.77 = 299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.17x = 684.77 × 299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.17x = 205,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,239.48/496.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.65

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