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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.97, 735.04 and 298.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.97, 735.04 and 298.77 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.97 : 735.04 = 298.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.97/735.04 = 298.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.97x = 735.04 × 298.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.97x = 219,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,607.90/489.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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