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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 738 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.97, 738 and 300.81 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.97 : 738 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.97/738 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.97x = 738 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.97x = 221,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,997.78/491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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