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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.79, 682.91 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.79, 682.91 and 295.64 is: 408.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.79 : 682.91 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.79/682.91 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.79x = 682.91 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.79x = 201,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,890.62/494.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.03

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