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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.35, 735.53 and 299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.35, 735.53 and 299.19 is: 448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.35 : 735.53 = 299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.35/735.53 = 299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.35x = 735.53 × 299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.35x = 220,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,063.22/490.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.79

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