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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.61, 682.65 and 298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.61, 682.65 and 298.23 is: 411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.61 : 682.65 = 298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.61/682.65 = 298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.61x = 682.65 × 298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.61x = 203,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,586.71/494.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.61

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