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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.66, 682.62 and 298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.66, 682.62 and 298.19 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.66 : 682.62 = 298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.66/682.62 = 298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.66x = 682.62 × 298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.66x = 203,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,550.46/494.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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