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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.72, 736.80 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.72, 736.80 and 298.48 is: 448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.72 : 736.80 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.72/736.80 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.72x = 736.80 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.72x = 219,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,920.06/490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.16

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