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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.68, 682.73 and 298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.68, 682.73 and 298.30 is: 411.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.68 : 682.73 = 298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.68/682.73 = 298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.68x = 682.73 × 298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.68x = 203,658.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,658.36/494.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.70

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