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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.30, 736.98 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.30, 736.98 and 297.62 is: 446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.30 : 736.98 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.30/736.98 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.30x = 736.98 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.30x = 219,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,339.99/491.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.45

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