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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.52, 682.40 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.52, 682.40 and 297.96 is: 411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.52 : 682.40 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.52/682.40 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.52x = 682.40 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.52x = 203,326.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,326.41/494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.16

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