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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.05, 681.87 and 297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.05, 681.87 and 297.67 is: 410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.05 : 681.87 = 297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.05/681.87 = 297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.05x = 681.87 × 297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.05x = 202,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,972.24/494.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.83

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