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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 682.02 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 682.02 and 297.72 is: 410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 682.02 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/682.02 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 682.02 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 203,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,050.99/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.95

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