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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.64, 682.68 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.64, 682.68 and 298.20 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.64 : 682.68 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.64/682.68 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.64x = 682.68 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.64x = 203,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,575.18/494.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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