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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.42, 684.92 and 299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.42, 684.92 and 299.79 is: 413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.42 : 684.92 = 299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.42/684.92 = 299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.42x = 684.92 × 299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.42x = 205,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,332.17/496.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.63

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