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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.01, 681.93 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.01, 681.93 and 297.54 is: 410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.01 : 681.93 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.01/681.93 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.01x = 681.93 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.01x = 202,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,901.45/494.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.72

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