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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.92, 682.85 and 298.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.92, 682.85 and 298.43 is: 411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.92 : 682.85 = 298.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.92/682.85 = 298.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.92x = 682.85 × 298.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.92x = 203,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,780.26/494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.75

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