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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.03, 681.68 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.03, 681.68 and 297.55 is: 410.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.03 : 681.68 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.03/681.68 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.03x = 681.68 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.03x = 202,835.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,835.48/494.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.57

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