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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 682.86 and 298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 682.86 and 298.40 is: 411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 682.86 = 298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/682.86 = 298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 682.86 × 298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 203,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,763.13/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.83

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