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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.99, 685.37 and 297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.99, 685.37 and 297.79 is: 410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.99 : 685.37 = 297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.99/685.37 = 297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.99x = 685.37 × 297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.99x = 204,096.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,096.33/496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.66

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