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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.03, 681.55 and 297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.03, 681.55 and 297.41 is: 410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.03 : 681.55 = 297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.03/681.55 = 297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.03x = 681.55 × 297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.03x = 202,695.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,695.63/494.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.29

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