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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.42, 682.16 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.42, 682.16 and 297.86 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.42 : 682.16 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.42/682.16 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.42x = 682.16 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.42x = 203,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,188.18/494.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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