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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.69, 682.70 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.69, 682.70 and 298.22 is: 411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.69 : 682.70 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.69/682.70 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.69x = 682.70 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.69x = 203,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,589.89/494.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.55

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