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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.71, 682.69 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.71, 682.69 and 295.63 is: 407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.71 : 682.69 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.71/682.69 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.71x = 682.69 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.71x = 201,822.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,822.68/494.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.96

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