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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.72, 738.30 and 299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.72, 738.30 and 299.48 is: 449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.72 : 738.30 = 299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.72/738.30 = 299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.72x = 738.30 × 299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.72x = 221,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,106.08/491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.66

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