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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.88, 682.68 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.88, 682.68 and 298.32 is: 411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.88 : 682.68 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.88/682.68 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.88x = 682.68 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.88x = 203,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,657.10/494.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.53

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