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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494, 681.70 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494, 681.70 and 297.44 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494 : 681.70 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494/681.70 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494x = 681.70 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494x = 202,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,764.85/494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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