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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.64, 682.66 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.64, 682.66 and 298.16 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.64 : 682.66 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.64/682.66 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.64x = 682.66 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.64x = 203,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,541.91/494.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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