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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.26, 736.62 and 299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.26, 736.62 and 299.02 is: 448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.26 : 736.62 = 299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.26/736.62 = 299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.26x = 736.62 × 299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.26x = 220,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,264.11/491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.37

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