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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.74, 682.77 and 295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.74, 682.77 and 295.66 is: 408.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.74 : 682.77 = 295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.74/682.77 = 295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.74x = 682.77 × 295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.74x = 201,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,867.78/494.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.03

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