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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.64, 682.50 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.64, 682.50 and 298.08 is: 411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.64 : 682.50 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.64/682.50 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.64x = 682.50 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.64x = 203,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,439.60/494.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.29

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