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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.76, 682.67 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.76, 682.67 and 298.28 is: 411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.76 : 682.67 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.76/682.67 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.76x = 682.67 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.76x = 203,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,625.32/494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.57

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