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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.60, 682.40 and 298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.60, 682.40 and 298.10 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.60 : 682.40 = 298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.60/682.40 = 298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.60x = 682.40 × 298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.60x = 203,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,418.54/494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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