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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 737.66 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 737.66 and 299.36 is: 449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 737.66 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/737.66 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 737.66 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 220,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,825.90/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.05

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