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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 682 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 682 and 297.84 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 682 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/682 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 682 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 203,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,126.88/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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