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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.70, 682.72 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.70, 682.72 and 298.22 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.70 : 682.72 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.70/682.72 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.70x = 682.72 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.70x = 203,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,600.76/494.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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