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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 738 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 738 and 299.52 is: 449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 738 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/738 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 738 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 221,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,045.76/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.50

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