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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.46, 682.34 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.46, 682.34 and 297.96 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.46 : 682.34 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.46/682.34 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.46x = 682.34 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.46x = 203,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,308.54/494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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