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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.04, 681.48 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.04, 681.48 and 297.48 is: 410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.04 : 681.48 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.04/681.48 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.04x = 681.48 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.04x = 202,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,726.67/494.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.34

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