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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.35, 681.82 and 297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.35, 681.82 and 297.66 is: 410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.35 : 681.82 = 297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.35/681.82 = 297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.35x = 681.82 × 297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.35x = 202,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,950.54/494.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.54

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