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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.35, 684.96 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.35, 684.96 and 299.82 is: 413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.35 : 684.96 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.35/684.96 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.35x = 684.96 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.35x = 205,364.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,364.71/496.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.75

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