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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.55, 682.32 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.55, 682.32 and 297.99 is: 411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.55 : 682.32 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.55/682.32 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.55x = 682.32 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.55x = 203,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,324.54/494.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.13

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