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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 737.76 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 737.76 and 299.28 is: 448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 737.76 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/737.76 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 737.76 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 220,796.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,796.81/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.99

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